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A ministry of Hope United

Amanda's House

Amanda's House creates a safe, judgment-free sanctuary where women can heal from trauma at the root, not just manage symptoms. It's wraparound approach blends spiritual growth, practical skills, and community accountability, aiming not just for sobriety but genuine transformation. 

All AbouT the PROGRAM

Who We Are

 Amanda’s House is a Christ-centered residential program run by Hope Untied of St. Joseph County. It is designed for women 18+ recovery from drug/alcohol addiction, domestic violence, or sexual assault. It aims to foster spiritual healing and identity renewal through faith-based community support.

What We Offer

Amanda’s House's residential treatment program offers women real hope for transformation from lives of brokenness and pain. In-house and aftercare programs prepare our women to thrive in their new lives of recovery as they further develop their relationship with God.

Program Highlights

Length & Structure: 6 - 12 month residential commitment with optional aftercare

Daily Practices: Includes Bible studies, devotions, and mentoring to reinforce Christian belief and personal growth

Comprehensive Support: 

  • Case management and counseling
  • Educational & recovery group sessions
  • Life-skills & nutrition workshops
  • Physical fitness & community service
  • Graduation certificate and continued aftercare


Call or email Hope United to apply here for Amanda's House Residency

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Our Mission

Amanda's House is a Christ-centered recovery home dedicated to empowering women who are overcoming addiction, abuse, and trauma. Through a supportive, faith-based environment, we provide a holistic approach to healing, addressing the spiritual, emotional, and practical needs of each woman. Our mission is to guide women on their journey to restoration by offering hope, mentors, and tools for lasting transformation. We strive to help each woman rediscover her worth, rebuild her identity in Christ, and step confidently into a future of purpose and independence.

Our Vision

  

At Amanda’s House, we envision a world where every woman, regardless of her past, has the opportunity to experience healing, hope, and wholeness. Our vision is to be a place where women who have faced addiction, trauma, and abuse can rebuild their lives on a foundation of faith, strength, and self-worth. We strive to create a community of empowered women who work in freedom, equipped to lead fulfilling, independent lives, and who, in turn, inspire and uplift others facing similar challenges. Through faith support and transformative care, we aim to see every woman who enters Amanda's House not only recover but thrive.

Amanda's House staff

Amanda's House Coordinator

Patti Allton is Amanda's House Coordinator - Patti brings far more than professional credentials to Amanda's House - she brings lived empathy and spiritual conviction. AS a certified recovery coach with years of experience leading Celebrate Recovery and step-study groups, she understands the emotional, physical, and spiritual complexities that women in recovery face. Patti also holds a degree in Biblical Studies.

Patti's leadership fosters a home-like environment, where healing can begin not just from addiction or abuse, but from a lifetime of wounds. 

Patti's care is deeply personal. She's known to walk alongside each woman, not above them- modeling humility, perseverance, and the love of Christ. 


You can reach out to Patti with any questions you may have about Amanda's House. 


patti@hopeunitedsjc.com

269-718-3266



Amanda's house certifications

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences

N

National Alliance for Recovery Residences

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences

Full version Stories from Hope United/Amanda's House newslet

Amy's Story - Pictured Left

  Perhaps you’ve seen individuals in our community facing addictions. Addiction leads to dysfunction in our personal lives, familie,s and communities. 

This is where the blessing of Amanda’s House, a ministry of Hope United, stands in the gap to bring healing to our community. It’s quite incredible what an encounter with Jesus will do for a restless soul. Amy, instrumental in the opening of Amanda’s House, tells of a dysfunctional home life where drug abuse infiltrated multiple generations of her family. She was in jail, staring at a lengthy prison sentence due to felony drug charges. But she was given an opportunity to enter a recovery program where she encountered Jesus. Amy found freedom from a drug addiction over a decade ago. As she became stronger in her recovery, God gave her a vision of a safe place where others could find the same freedom she experienced. Because of the dream God laid on Amy’s heart, Amanda’s House was birthed. And, because of the ministry of Amanda’s House, a ripple effect of family members finding freedom from addiction and experiencing lasting peace has and continues to take place. Amanda’s House provides a place of safety for the women as they acclimate to a sober lifestyle. They are taught the value of true, healthy relationships, which affects families in positive ways. 

The same dysfunction that was found in Amy’s family was also present in Tiffany’s, niece to Amy. She describes her prior life as lacking knowing who she was and feeling so very lost and broken. A transient home life caused Tiffany to be in and out of several schools throughout her childhood years. She turned to drugs to numb the pain and was looking at prison time, but God intervened. She encountered Jesus and felt Him say to her, “I have chosen you and have a purpose for you.” She tells of her baptism story and says she came up out of the water so willing and wanting to know Jesus. She now feels comfortable in her own skin. 

An encounter with Jesus changes EVERYTHING. The sick are made well, the captives are freed, and dysfunction is turned to restoration. In the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 5, a man with an impure spirit encounters Jesus. Jesus commands the spirit to leave and it does. A man once bound by chains and controlled by an impure spirit is transformed at the command of Christ. At the end of the story, Jesus was readying to leave the area. The now healed man begged to go with Him after experiencing such freedom. But Jesus said to him, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” So, he did and all the people were amazed! 

Amy and Tiffany are sharing what the Lord has done for them, too. When Tiffany was asked what encouragement she would give to someone struggling with addiction, her response was, “There is hope in every situation. Jesus finds us and forgives us of our sins. Owning our stories can be hard, but not nearly as hard as spending a lifetime running from Him.” These women won’t stop telling of all God has done for them! May our families and our communities see and hear about the hope that unites us. And, may we all be transformed and experience the freedom Christ provides.

Patti's Story

  

I desire to see others through God's love, with compassion, empathy, and understanding, recognizing and expressing their value. 

Psalms 34:18 says: “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and sees the crushed in spirit.” God sees them and is near to them. He cares for them deeply.

After re-locating to Michigan in 2016, I began attending and serving in Celebrate Recovery at a local church. While attending I began on my journey to healing from a broken past.  I grew to lead Step Studies, Sponsor women in their recovery, and serve in jail ministry. As I reached out to others I also continued to learn and be transformed. I was blessed to lead Celebrate Recovery for teens as well. I was able to earn a Peer Recovery Coach Certificate during that time.

I have been involved with Hope United, Inc. since 2018, volunteering to do their bookkeeping and helping with the remodel tasks that were the beginning of Amanda’s House. I excitedly attended mentor training under Hope United’s umbrella with the desire to continue to help women. The leaders that I previously served under were also instrumental in this transition.

I never pictured myself worthy to become House Coordinator at Amanda’s House or to be equipped for such a ministry. In January of 2023, I began my position as house coordinator. God doesn’t always call the equipped, but he does equip the called! It is an honor to walk alongside ladies who are striving to change. Believing in them when they are not able to believe and directing them towards hope. I enjoy spending time with the ladies and watching them change into who they were created to be. The laughter and the tears are treasures in my treasure box of memories. I continue to learn through the situations and the ladies who come to the house. All who enter are seen, heard and valued. We have programming Monday through Friday led by me and our Angels (volunteers). The home also encourages Peer-to-Peer relationships within the home. There are always ups and downs. It is so important to focus on the many success stories and remember that all things are possible. Every little change is a victory worth being celebrated. As they graduate my heart is full. The goal of Amanda’s House is that they all become physically, emotionally and spiritually well and achieve self-sufficiency.

Amanda’s House is a certified recovery residence under MARR the Michigan Association of Recovery Residences and is hold up the standards of NARR National Alliance of Recovery Residences.

Patti’s story condensed (169 words)

After relocating to Michigan in 2016, Patti embarked on a healing journey through Celebrate Recovery, eventually leading Step Studies, sponsoring women, and serving in jail ministry. Her passion for walking alongside women in recovery deepened, leading her to mentor training with Hope United, Inc., where she had already been volunteering since 2018.

In January 2023, Patti was hired by Hope United as the House Coordinator at Amanda’s House, a state-certified recovery residence under MARR and NARR standards. Although Patti once doubted her worth for this role, she now embraces the opportunity to uplift women in their journey toward healing and self-sufficiency. Amanda’s House offers structured programming, peer-to-peer relationships, and a space where every woman is seen, heard, and valued. Each victory—big or small—is celebrated, and watching the transformation of those who pass through the house fills Patti’s heart with gratitude.

Patti says, “God doesn’t always call the equipped, but He equips the called. It is an honor to believe in these women when they struggle to believe in themselves, guiding them toward hope and restoration.”

Kara's Story - Pictured Right

 

Kara’s journey is one of profound loss, redemption, and renewal. After struggling with meth addiction, she was incarcerated at 40 and faced isolation from her family. In jail, fear of homelessness gripped her—until, just days before her release, she was accepted into Amanda’s House, a faith-based recovery program.

During her time here, she rekindled her faith, found emotional support, and experienced safety for the first time in decades. The program’s extended structure allowed her to build stability and a strong support network. Volunteer opportunities helped her connect with her new community.

Now, Kara works full-time and shares her experiences as a facilitator for Getting Ahead classes through Hope United. She’s living proof of restoration and the power of faith in rebuilding a life. Hope United continues its mission to support individuals like Kara, standing in the gap to bring healing through Jesus Christ.

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